FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
CHARITY NO: 1120795
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
&sat
31" DECEMBER 2024
WILKtNS & CO Ltd
Accountants
Bicester. Oxon.

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
INDEX
Pages 1-3
Trustees Report.
Page 4
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees.
Page 5
Statement of Financial Activities.
Pagye 6
Balance Sheet
Pages 7- 10
Notes to the Financial Statements.

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMtNISTIL4TIVE INFORMATION
Trustees:
The Rev. Mrs. Wendy Preston (Pastor & Chairn]an)
Mr. Philip Ridgeway
Mrs. Sarah Etches
Mrs. Joanne Martin
Mr George Abraham
th
Mr Michael Potter (from I l October 2024 onwards)
Treasurer:
Mr. George Abraham
Chari
Number:
1120795
Princi
al Office:
4 Smith Barry Road.
Upper Rissington,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire.
GL54 2QT
Bankers:
Metro Bank Plc.,
One Southampton Row,
London.
WCIB SHA
Inde
endent Examiners:
Wilkins & Co Ltd
25a Market Square,
Bicester,
Oxon.
OX26 6AD

The Trustees present their annual report together with the charity's financial statements for
the year ended 31 December
2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed. applicable law and the
requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice. "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities issued in March
2019.
Reference and administration inforniation
The charity was established by a trust deed on 6 September 2007 and is registered
with the Charities Commission (No. 1120795).
The charity's Registered Office is: 4 Smith Barry Road, Upper Rissington
Cheltenham,
GL54 2QT
The trustees during the year were as follows:
Rev Wendy Preston (Chainnan)
Joanne Martin
Sarah Etches
Philip Ridgway
George Abraham (T￿asUrer)
th
Michael Potter (from I l October 2024 onwards)
The charity's professional advisers during 2024 were as
follows:
Accountants: Wilkins & Co Ltd, ?5A Market Squarc: Bicester OX?6 6AD
Bankers: Metro Bank plc, Unit l. Shopping Centre, 2 St. Anns Rd, Harrow HAI
IAS
Structure and management
The trustees meet, usually by Zoom Meetings. throughout the year to oversee and administer
the running and direction of the Trust in accordance with its objects and the benefit and
public requirements of the Charities Act
2011.
All of the trustees give their time freely and none of them receive any remuneration in their
role as Trustees. Rev Wendy Preston, Andrew Reynolds and George Abraham were
employed by the Church in their capacities as Pastor, Assistant Pastor and Treasurer/Admin

during 2024. In the event that any decision could involve a conflict of interest, it is the policy
of the Trust to require the affected trustee to withdraw from any part of such
discussion.
3. Objectives and activities
The objects of the Trust are to
a) The advancement of the Christian Faith.
b) The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of physical and mental
health.
The main activities in relation to the above objects are:
i) Holding regular weekly Sunday services.
ii) Holding weekly bible study meetings via Zoom and in person.
iii) Holding periodical healing ser￿iCe5.
iv) Promoting a weekly children s church meeting.
v) Providing pastoral care where necessary.
vi) Seeking to increase excellence Én every area of church
life.
AchievemeDts and perforn]ance
The Trust continued to support Faith Alive Church with both its running and outreach costs,
via the Faith Alive Church Ltd Metro Bank Acct.
During 2024 Faith Alive Church carried out the following key activities: _
(a) During the year Sunday meetings were held at The Anthony Hall, Aston Clinton,
Bucks (loam till approx. 12:45pm). These meeting have a varied attendance of
between 22 to 30 adults and a few young children. After the meetings there is time for
attendees to have some refreshments and have fellowship for around I hr.
In 2024 Faith Alive Church gave some financial help, as a gift, to members
who needed this assistance.
(b) On most Thursday evenings there have been a smaller group meeting (7 to l O adults)
held at Moreton-on-the Marsh (the Swan Inn). These meetings eventually changed
location to a meeting room in Upper Rissington.
(c) January 2024 - Baptism service held at Aston Clinton Baptist Church at which a few
adults and a teenager were Baptised.
(d) March 2024 - A visit from Paul & Karen Brady at the Faith Alive Church meeting
hcld on a Thursday in Moreton-on-the Marsh (Glos).
(e) June 2024 - Michael Potter visited the church to minister on 'The Last Days,. There
were two meetings held with supporting notes handed out for those interested in
looking into this area further.
(fj Ad-hoc Zoom Praycr Calls on Sunday evenings - Both Rejeanna Jolliff and Cathy
Creek each ministered for one evening.
(g) November 2024 - Paul & Karen Brady were the main speakers at a Sat Conference
(Pendley Manor) and then at the Sun Faith Alive Church meeting.
About 50 adults attended the Saturday Conference event.

b. An offering was taken for the Brddy's and the amount together with a smaller
donation from Faith Alive Church Trust came to £ 1000 which was then sent to
the P & K Brady s UK bank account.
The Trustees are satisfied that any gifts given towards or in support of the above
activitieslmeetings satisfy the applicable requirements of the Charities Act 201 I regarding
benefit and public benefit.
Plans for future periods
Some objectives for 2025 are as follows:
Plans are in development for Rev Wendy Preston to step down as the Lead Pastor of Faith
Alive Church with Andrew Reynolds taking her place as Pastor of the Church.
There are necessary adjustments that will be taking place during the year as roles
change, and resultant re-structuring takes place. These decisions are requiring careful
thought, with appropriate consultation, to ensure that the structure and governance going
forw'ard is both robust: compliant and is a best fit for Faith Alive Church and the ministries
that may operate as part of it or alongside.
The services of Stewardship will be engaged, and these will initially involve
Consulting them about various organisational changes and how these are best managed going
fon¥ard, documenting basic governance etc... During 2025 further Stewardship's services
may be taken up by Faith Alive Church to better position us for the future.
At this time there are no definite plans to change meeting location for Sunday
meetings, but this will be reviewed during 2025 to ensure that we have the best solutions for
future growth of both the Church and wider ministries.
Financial review
The trustees consider the result for 2024 to be good in light of our size and the expenses we
had during the year.
On behalf of the board of trustees
Rev Wendy Preston
Chainnan/Trustee
Date: 1311012025

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
DEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FAITH ALIVE
CHURCH
Charit No 1120795
We report to the trustees on our examination of the accounts of Faith Alive Church (the
si
Church) for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to l O.
Res
onsibilities and basis of re
ort
As the charity trustees, of ihe Church, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements to the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
We report in respect of our examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section
145 of the 201 l Act and in canying out our examination we have followed all the applicable
directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Inde
endent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination. We confirni that no material matters have come to our
attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material
respect:
l ) Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Church as required by section 130
of the Act" or
2) The accounts do not accord with those records" or
3) The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom
and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is
not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Wilkins & Co Ltd
Accountants
25A Market Square,
Bicester,
Oxon.
OX26 6AD
- 2025.

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES for ihe
ear ended 31" DECEMBER 2024
2024
Unrestricied
Funds
2023
Unr¢siricted
Funds
Notes
Income
Charitable Activities
Investment Income
2{a)
2{b)
89.658
16.723
156.020
106.381
156,020
endilure
Charitable Activities
Other- Governance Costs
3(a)
3(b)
87,245
2,069
84,014
4,714
Total Expenditure
89,314
88,732
Net Su
lus for the
ear
17,067
67,287
Other Reco
nised Gainsl
Losses
Net Movement of Funds
17,067
67.287
Total Funds brou
ht forward I" Janu
2024
82,668
15.381
Total Funds Ca￿led forward 3151 December 2024
£ 99,735
82,668

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
LANCE
HEET &8 at 31st DECEMBER 2024.
2024
Unrestricted
Fund5
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Fixed A&8¢ts
Tangible Assets
Notes
892
1.342
Current Assets
Debtor5
Cash at Bartk
101,651
85.197
Liabilities
Credttors: amounts falllng due
Within one year.
101,651
85.197
3267
3.871
Net Cuttent Assets
98.384
81,326
Total Net A
sets
99,276
82.668
The F nds f the Chari
Unrestricted Funds
99276
82,668
Total Cbari
Funds
99276
82,668
Approved on behalf of the Board of Trnstees .
F.klTh.hUIE...Cftufllt........
and Sign￿ OD its behalf by:
%th OLIOBF K 2125
ABRAHAM . TRUSTEE

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the
ear ended 3151 DECEMBER 2024.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Faith Alive Church is a registered Charity, incorporaied in England and Wales and
governed by Trust Deed. The principal otTi¢e address is Cotswold Business Centre, 2 A. P. Ellis Road,
Upper Rissingion, Cheltenham. Gloucestershire. GL54 2QB.
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting
by Chariiies: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS102) (effective IY January 2015)- (Charities SORPFRS102) and the Charities Act 2011 and
applicable regulations. The accoun15 have been prepared under the historical cost convention with
items recognised at cost or transaction value unless Otherwi￿ stated in the relevant notes to these
accounts.
The accounts are prepared in sterling. which is the ￿nctIOn cU￿encY of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these accounts are rounded to the nearest £.
The Charity constitutes a public entity as defin¢d by FRS102.
The Charity has a reasonable expectaiion that there are adequate resources to continue in
operdtional existence for the foreseeable future. It ha5 therefore continued to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing its financial statements.
The principal accounting FK)licies adopied in the prepardtion of the fmancial statement5 are as follows:
a) Fund Accountin
The Charity's general fund consisls of funds, which the Charity may use for its purpose, at its
discretion, under the terms of the objects clause of the Trust Deed. There are no restricted
funds.
b) Income Reco
ition
All income is recoanised when there is entitlement, sufficient certainty that receipt of income
is probable and the amount of income r￿e1Vable can be measured reliably.
Investment income is recorded upon notification by th¢ Charity's Bankers.
nditure Reco
nition
Liabilities are recotsnised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to the expenditure. it is probable that settlement will be required and
the amount of the obligation can be Tneasured reliably.
All expenditure is accounled for on an accruals b&sis.
d) Governance Costs
This comprises all costs incurred in the management and administrdtion of the Charity during
the year under review.
e) Charitable Activities
Gifts, tithes and donations payable are accounted for when the Charity is committed to paying
them, with further deiails given in Notes 3(a) and 6 to Financial Statements.
Tan
ible Assets
Tangible Asset5 for charity use are capitalised at cosi. where acquired, or at market value as
deternined by the Board of Trnstees. where donated. Depreciation is calculated on the
reducing balance basis to write off the Cost or valuation of Tangible Fixed Assets over their
expected use￿] lives. The following rates are used=
Office Equipment 25 %

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the
ear ended 31. DECEMBER 2024
g) Other Reco
nised Gains and L055es
Any gains or losses that might arise are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities if. and
as they arise.
h) Debtors
Debtors are recognised at iheir settlement amount.
i) Cash at bank
Cash at bank includes cash held at bank current and deposit account.
j) Creditors and
rovisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised wher¢ the charity has a present obligalion resulting
from a past event thal will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the
amount due to settle the obligaiion can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and
provisions are stated at their settlement amount.
k) Commitments
Legally binding and non-legally binding commitments are shown in the Notes to the Financial
Siatements. Where financial support is promised. but not contracted. th¢ amount is shown in
the Financial Statemenis when paid.
l) Reserves
The Trustee will not commit funds for any donations. unless monies are in place or the receipt
of same is definite.
INCOME
a) Charitable Activities
2024
2023
Offerings
Gift Aid Refund
89,658
16,723
126.240
29,780
106.381
£ 156,020
b) Investment Income
Interest
3. EXPENDITIURE
a) Charitable Athivities
Rent
Pastor & Ministerial Salaries
Ministerial Pension Contributions
Guest Speakers & Visiting Ministers
Travelling & Accommcdation
Gifts & Tithes
- General
Wendy J. Preston Ministries Ltd
Faith Alive Church Ltd
Church Mernbers. Refreshments
Church FaTnily
Social Activities
Music, Books etc
Training, Courses & Conferences
Church Decoration & Flowers
Pastoral Expenses
2024
2023
42,199
394
39,479
389
600
2,400
352
38.900
38,750
i,400
2,400
87,245
84,018

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
Pa
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS for the
ear ended 31" DECEMBER 2024.
b) Other- Govemance Costs
2024
2023
Repairs
Insurance & Licences
Office and IT Expenses
Independent Examiner's Fee
Depreciation
Manse Cosis
Subscriptions
201
.383
335
1,958
2,140
447
150
169
2,069
£ 4,714
Pastor and Ministerial salaTie5 include a salary paid to Rev. W. J. Preston of £23,322 (2022 £22,102).
Rev. W. J. Preston is also a Trustee of the Charity. In addition, a minisierial salary was paid to a non-
Trustee of £12,957 (2022 £12,280) and to G. Abrahm, a Trustee. of £3,200.
5. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Other- prepayments
6. LIABILITIES
2024
2023
Amounts fallin
due within one
ear
Trade creditors
Oiher tax & Social Security
Accruals
767
2,5(K)
455
3,416
3.267
3,871
7. ACCRUED COMMITMENTS- GIFTS TITHES & DONATIONS
In accordance with policy Note l (e) contracted gifts, tithes & donations are acknowledged for at their
inception. If there are any known gifts, tithes & donation5 not committed to be paid in ihe future, they
are shown in the Accounts as and when paid.
8. RELATED PARTIES
The Rev. Mrs. W. J. Preston is a Tnjstees of Faiih Alive Church and a Director of Limited Companies
known as Wendy J. Preston Ministries Ltd and Faith Alive Church Ltd. By virtue of this the parties are
related. The Charity provides working capital to the Companie5 by way of tithes to enabl¢ ihem to
carry out iheir objectives.

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH
e 10
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the
ear end¢d 31" DECEMBER 2024.
TANGIBLE ASSETS
Office
Cost
At I" January 2023
Additions
15.695
15,695
reciation
At I. January 2024
Provided in the year
14.353
450
£ 14,803
Net Book Value
At 31, December 2024
At 31, December 2023
892
1,342